Chapter 25: The Five Emperor Coins

  I rushed out of the wardrobe and slammed its doors shut, because Second Master was still inside. Although I didn't have time to think much about it, this seemed like an instinct - I didn't want anything to happen to Second Master. At that moment, I wasn't thinking too much, but just let out a loud shout as I charged towards the fierce ghost. Luckily, Huang Daxian blocked its way for a moment, allowing me to rush over and stand in front of Yang Xiufeng before the ghost could pounce again.

  Looking at the heavy black fog in front of me, I was also uneasy, but there was a conviction in my heart that supported me. No matter what, I had to protect Yang Xiufeng, this was the responsibility of us old men. Moreover, I could still fight ghosts, and it seemed that I could still compete with the fierce ghost. Seeing the fierce ghost roar and charge up, I just gathered all my strength, let out a loud shout, and punched out, heavily colliding with the fierce ghost.

  It was a bit soft, but it hit the right spot. The ghost's strength was not small, and I was knocked back two steps, just as Yang Xiufeng was about to fall on me again, she tripped and fell flat on her face. However, the ghost didn't expect that with this one move, it would be knocked flying backward by me, and for a moment, it was stunned.

  The vengeful spirit transformed into a ghost, originally formless and invisible, passing through walls and houses unobstructed, and fundamentally unable to come into contact with humans. Although it was only for a few days, it had already understood this principle. Even if it were to take action against Yang Xiufeng, it would be relying on the power of yin wind to harm people. Speaking of yin wind, it is actually the collision between the noble yin energy and the beneficial yang energy in the world, resulting in the production of yin wind. This is the most basic method of ghosts. Of course, ordinary ghosts can only stir up yin wind to blow out flames or barely move window curtains, and it's impossible for them to harm people. However, vengeful spirits are different. The density of their resentment energy is immeasurable, allowing them to mobilize yin wind to harm people. This is what makes vengeful spirits terrifying. Moreover, they have lost all human nature, without any consideration or restraint, acting solely on instinct.

  Taking advantage of the fierce ghost's momentary distraction, I didn't dare hesitate and suddenly flipped over to get up, stretched out my hand to pull Yang Xiufeng up. Unfortunately, Yang Xiufeng had already lost all her strength and couldn't stand at all, making me involuntarily curse in my heart for having problems at the most critical moment. Without thinking, I abruptly slung Yang Xiufeng over my shoulder and then ran outwards as fast as I could, hoping to lure the fierce ghost out and lead it to San Gu Niang's place.

  As soon as I took a step forward, a yellow shadow had already jumped onto my head. I knew it was Huang Daxian and didn't pay attention to him. But what's the point of crouching on my head? With thoughts running wild in my mind, I had already rushed out of the door. At this time, the fierce ghost also reacted and let out a roar of unwillingness, chasing after me. After all, I couldn't outrun the fierce ghost.

  Listening to the roar behind me, I instinctively turned around and punched out, and indeed hit the fierce ghost. However, as a result of the collision, the fierce ghost only stumbled for a moment, while I fell to the ground with a thud, throwing Yang Xiufeng out, and somehow still let out a muffled groan. As for Huang Daxian, he was fine, and instead took advantage of the fierce ghost's momentary stumble to pounce forward and scratch it fiercely before scurrying back to stand beside me, staring at the fierce ghost.

  There was no time to think, I just sprang up and let out a roar as I charged at the fierce ghost. A heavy punch landed squarely on the ghost, this time I took two steps back, while the ghost also retreated two steps. However, I didn't entangle with it any further, instead I turned around and grabbed Yang Xiufeng with one hand, hoisting her onto my shoulder as I rushed towards the main gate. When a rabbit is desperate to escape, a person can burst out with hidden potential - I never thought I could lift up Yang Xiufeng's hundred or so kilograms with just one hand.

  Let's not mention those things, rushing to the gate is just a matter of blinking an eye, only a dozen or so steps away. Just as I was about to rush out, a strong gust of wind suddenly blew, and the gate creaked open, but just as I was about to rush out, it suddenly slammed shut with a loud bang. The light bulbs at the door flickered on and off, and for a moment, they were bright and then dark again. Behind me, there were eerie cries echoing.

  I had to stop in my tracks, and without even turning around, I knew the fierce ghost was already upon me. I didn't even have time to open the door, so I just turned around and threw a punch at the ghost. But as I did, I accidentally bumped into Yang Xiufeng's head, causing her to cry out in pain. This brief distraction proved disastrous, as suddenly my chest felt like it had been smashed with a huge hammer. That one punch missed its mark, but the ghost had learned from its previous mistakes and no longer tried to collide with me directly. However, this single blow was enough to make me spit up a mouthful of blood, which splattered all over the ghost's body. For some reason, when the blood landed on the ghost, it let out a pained wail and retreated after spinning around in a circle.

  Darkness kept flashing before my eyes, the pain in my chest was almost unbearable, but I didn't have time to fall down. Taking advantage of the fierce ghost's retreat, I turned around and opened the door, panting heavily, and walked out step by step, unable to catch my breath for a while.

  Perhaps it was my miserable state that shocked Yang Xiufeng out of her despair and fear, but she was already scared to tears: "Little Hai Ge, what's wrong with you? Put me down!"

  As we spoke, I had already walked out the door. Upon hearing Yang Xiufeng's words, my heart couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. As long as she woke up, I would be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Carrying her was really taking a toll on me. Just as I was about to put her down, the fierce ghost suddenly let out a loud roar and charged towards us. However, I couldn't turn around or free up my hands. Although I knew there was danger lurking behind me, all I could do was stand up straight and endure it. I believed that this wouldn't be the end of me, but in that split second, I was still frightened. My body tensed up, and my heart almost stopped beating.

  "A" a shrill and mournful cry, was actually made by the fierce ghost, but I didn't have any problem, after putting down Yang Xiufeng, I could finally turn my head to take a look, however, this glance made my heart skip a beat, I don't know when Second Master had already appeared in the courtyard, at that moment he was facing the roaring fierce ghost, it was Second Master who had just restrained the ghost, which saved me from disaster.

  Looking at the second master's trembling body, his waist can no longer stand up straight, but at this moment he is standing there like a rock in the middle of the river, not showing any fear, just staring coldly at the fierce ghost, and I don't know why the fierce ghost suddenly didn't dare to rush forward in front of the second master.

  It's just that I don't have time to think too much, and I can't let an old man like Second Master take risks for me. With a thought in mind, I lowered my voice and said to Yang Xiufeng: "Don't be foolish, quickly go to the east of the village to wait for me."

  As soon as the voice fell, a sharp light flashed in my eyes, and I gritted my teeth and pounced on Lilei with all my might. With a loud crash, we collided again, and I felt a sweetness in my throat, and blood seeped out of my mouth. My body involuntarily retreated several steps, but Lilei was also knocked to the ground by me. Just then, Second Master suddenly made a move, his hand shaking slightly as he threw out a copper coin. Unbeknownst to Lilei, it hit him right on target, and instantly, a white mist rose like hot water poured onto ice, revealing a hidden hole. Lilei let out a miserable cry and retreated even further away.

  It's the Five Emperor Coin, also known as the True Five Emperor Coin that Er Ye said. It turns out this thing is actually useful. The copper coin has passed through the hands of millions of people, accumulating countless yang energy. As long as it hasn't been in a tomb, the yang energy won't disperse. When placed on a purely yin-energy fierce ghost, it's like fire and water, the fierce ghost naturally can't bear it.

  "Xiao Hai, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and go!" Just as I was lost in thought, Second Master scolded me in a low voice, pulling me back from my reverie.

  However, Second Master underestimated my determination. How could I possibly abandon him and escape on my own? Moreover, Second Master also had his own trump card at this time. With my ability to fight ghosts, although the fierce ghost was very ferocious, I was no longer afraid. At worst, we would just have a showdown. Seeing Second Master glare at me, I lightly shook my head: "If we leave, we'll go together. I absolutely won't abandon you, old man. Who made you my grandpa?"

  This sentence made the second master feel warm and yet inexplicably worried, worried that he knew my temperament, once I had made up my mind about something, I would never easily change it, especially when it came to big things, so he knew it was impossible to persuade me to listen, let alone now when there was no time.

  While speaking, I quietly moved my feet and took the opportunity to pick up the two copper coins that Er Da Ye had dropped while the fierce ghost was staring at him. However, Er Da Ye's calm words made me feel a bit down: "No need to pick them up, once the Five Emperor Coins have been used to ward off evil spirits, the yang energy on them disappears and they become useless."

  I stared blankly, carefully staring at the fierce ghost, watching as Second Master quietly approached me. I suddenly let out a sound: "Can't hit ghosts, but who knows, it might still be worth some money, what a pity if it's lost."

  I didn't really care about the value, but I had nothing to say. Just as my voice fell, a sudden change occurred. The fierce ghost didn't pounce on us, but instead suddenly spun around and plunged into the ground, disappearing in an instant. This startled both me and Second Master. We hastened our pace, preparing to leave, only to see Yang Xiufeng at the gate. Upon seeing her, I was taken aback: "Why are you still here? Didn't I tell you..."

  "I'm worried about you, how can I leave you alone here." Yang Xiufeng's words were convincing, but left me speechless. Can she really help at this time? I'm afraid the more she helps, the more trouble it will cause.

  What one thinks about comes true, and because of this delay, a sudden change occurred. What people didn't expect was that the fierce ghost suddenly emerged from the wall and heavily collided with Second Master. If it weren't for the fact that the fierce ghost had some reservations, coupled with Second Master having an abundance of yang energy on him, the fierce ghost ultimately retreated at the last moment. Otherwise, this collision would have probably taken Second Master's life. However, even so, Second Master let out a muffled groan and flew backward, crashing into the wall opposite him, then bouncing back, spitting out a mouthful of blood as soon as he opened his mouth.

  I barely managed to grab hold of Second Master and prevent him from falling, but I couldn't stop the fierce ghost from harming him. Seeing Second Master's miserable state, a surge of evil fire suddenly rose up in my heart. Without knowing why, I felt that the fierce ghost would come out of the wall again. Almost without thinking, I let out a loud shout and punched forward.